The River Soar holds diverse coarse species including carp, barbel, bream, chub, pike, and perch, though water quality is poor in places. Fishing rights are predominantly club or private with EA rod licence required; contact local clubs for access to this 2km stretch.
The statutory close season on River Soar runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Soar are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
River Soar is a navigable waterway managed by Canal & River Trust covering River Trent to Leicester city centre. Rod licence + CRT/club permit required. Good chub, roach and bream river through Leicestershire. Joins the Grand Union Canal system in Leicester.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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River Soar holds common carp, carp, crucian carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, trout, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on River Soar — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
Trout fishing on River Soar may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Soar. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
River Soar is a navigable waterway managed by Canal & River Trust (River Trent to Leicester city centre).
Rod licence + CRT/club permit required. Good chub, roach and bream river through Leicestershire. Joins the Grand Union Canal system in Leicester.
Registration required: CRT licence required.
Speed limit: 4mph.
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To fish River Soar, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of River Soar.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for River Soar.
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